UK-funded £750,000 project to support GECOM’s preparation for upcoming elections

THE Government of the United Kingdom (UK), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Guyana, is supporting the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to enhance institutional capacity and strengthen electoral processes ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana. According to a joint statement released on Friday, the support will […]

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House approves massive $1.146 trillion Budget 2024

–to deliver ‘accelerated’, people-centred development, Dr Singh says –calls out APNU+AFC for stalling progress, as Fiscal Enactments Bill passed AFTER a thorough five-hour budget presentation, two weeks of policy debates and scrutiny from the political opposition, the National Assembly, on Friday night, approved the historic $1.146 trillion budget to deliver accelerated improvement to the lives […]
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Guyana champions forests, biodiversity, and indigenous leadership at opening of COP30 negotiations

GUYANA reaffirmed its global leadership in sustainable development, biodiversity protection, and Indigenous empowerment as the country’s delegation joined world leaders for the opening of the COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil. The delegation highlighted Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 as a model for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while maintaining one of […]
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Cybercrime Trial Takes a Dangerous Turn: Gunman Fires at Photographer's Home

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  In a shocking incident, a gunman opened fire at the home of a photographer who is currently on trial for cybercrime charges. Let's get into the details. Last night, at around 10:30 pm, a gunman arrived on a motorcycle and fired eight rounds at the Eccles, Easy Bank Demerara (EBD) home of photographer Keron Bruce, who is currently on trial for cybercrime charges. Fortunately, no one was injured during the attack, as Bruce, his wife, and son were at home at the time of the incident. According to reports, the gunman hit Bruce's house and a vehicle in the yard. The police were alerted and arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet. Keron Bruce, a father of two, is on trial before Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrate Sunil Scarce, accused of being the person behind the social media cartoon character “Mudwata”. The police have alleged that “Mudwata” made slanderous publications about several individuals, which is in ...
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